Preterm Birth May Increase Risk for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
The risk for type 1 and type 2 diabetes from childhood into adulthood is increased in preterm-born individuals.
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Examining Changes in BMI From Childhood to Puberty in Type 1 Diabetes
The high prevalence of overweight and obesity in youth with T1D was consistent across a multinational cohort and persistent over time.
Prediabetes Prevalent in US Adolescents, Young Adults
Prevalence of prediabetes 18.0 and 24.0% among adolescents and young adults, respectively.
Men Who Are Overweight, Obese Benefit From Exercise Before Breakfast
Timing of exercise and the consumption of mixed-macronutrient breakfast or carbohydrates may have acute and chronic effects on metabolic processes for men who are overweight or obese.
Link Between Single Episode of Pancreatitis in Childhood and Diabetes as an Adult
Findings independent of adolescent obesity and further tied to diabetes diagnosis at younger age.
Too Few Medicare Beneficiaries With Diabetes Getting Eye Exams
Variation in prevalence of eye exams from 43.9% in Puerto Rico to 64.8% in Rhode Island.
WHO to Test, Approve Generic Insulin
Agency says new generic versions could create competition that would drive down prices.
ASN: Vitamin D, Omega-3 Do Not Benefit Kidney Health in T2DM
eGFR did not significantly change with supplementation vs placebo in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Treatment Choice for T2DM in Obese Teens Tied to Later Kidney Disease Risk
Odds of diabetic kidney disease higher in obese teens receiving medical therapy vs bariatric surgery for T2DM.
Weight-Loss Counseling With Group Visits Improves HbA1c
Weight management/group medical visit arm had lower diabetes medication use, greater weight loss.
Diagnosis of Treatment-Resistant Hypertension Predicts Mortality Outcomes in T2D
For patients with type 2 diabetes, apparent treatment-resistant hypertension increases risk for cardiovascular events and mortality.
Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Higher Risk for Vertebral Fractures
Patients with both T2DM, previous vertebral fracture have twofold risk for incident nonvertebral fracture.
In T2DM Patients, Anemia Tied to Diabetic Retinopathy
In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, anemia is associated with the development of diabetic retinopathy.
Weight Loss Maintenance Important for Cardiometabolic Risk Control in T2D
A larger percentage of weight loss regained after an intensive lifestyle intervention was positively associated with certain cardiometabolic risk factors in type 2 diabetes.
Patients With T2DM Who Have Flu More Likely to Be Hospitalized
Mortality risk for flu-related hospitalizations lower for those with vs without type 2 diabetes.
SGLT2 Inhibitors Protect Against Kidney Disease in T2DM
Reduction seen for risk of dialysis, transplantation, or death due to kidney disease.
Type 2 Diabetes Prevalent Among People Living With HIV
Approximately 1 in 5 people with HIV also has prevalent DM, and control of hemoglobin A1c levels in these patients may have a beneficial effect on CD4 counts.
Glycemic Control Worse Than Thought in Adults With T1DM
Rates of both acute and chronic complications significantly increase with increasing HbA1c.
How Does Health Status Affect Insulin Use in Older Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes?
Among older individuals with type 2 diabetes, insulin use is least prevalent in those in good health, and discontinuation of insulin treatment is most likely in healthier patients.
Primary Care Use Aids Patients With Diabetes and Coexisting Psych Disorders
More primary care for patients with mental health, substance use disorders may affect diabetes severity.
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